Finding the Third Proportional to 192,648 and 296,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,648 and 296,475 is: 456,259.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,648 : 296,475 = 296,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,648/296,475 = 296,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,648x = 296,475 × 296,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,648x = 87,897,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,897,425,625/192,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,259.22
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